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Blanchland to Edmundbyers - Way of Light
Visorando Member
5.01 mi
+627 ft
-584 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Blanchland (Northumberland)
The 4th section of the Way of Light passes through the North Pennines Area of Outsanding Natural Beauty, crossing from Northumberland into County Durham. The walk starts in the pretty village of Blanchland, crosses wild moorland sharing the route with a section of the Lead Mining Trail and finishes in the equally pretty village of Edmundbyers.
Rookhope to Westgate - Durham Round Trail
4.82 mi
+220 ft
-407 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Stanhope (County Durham)
The 10th section of the Durham Round Trail links the pretty villages of Rookhope and Westgate. Leaving the coast to coast cycle route, the trail follows a section of the Weardale Way along the route of the Rookhope and Middlehope Railway as it winds its way through the Pennines to the banks of the River Wear.
Parkhead Station to Rookhope - Durham Round Trail
5.17 mi
+253 ft
-607 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Stanhope (County Durham)
The 9th section of the Durham Round Trail continues deep into the Pennines. This area was well known for lead mining and there is evidence of this along the trail. This part of the trail initially follows a ridge gradually uphill, giving amazing views across the Pennines. This showcases County Durham at its wildest. The final section of the walk drops steeply down to the pretty village of Rookhope.
Edmundbyers to Castleside - Way of Light
5.43 mi
+446 ft
-531 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Edmondbyers (County Durham)
The 5th section of the walk continues through villages in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty starting in Edmundbyers, passing through Muggleswick and finishing in Castleside on the edge of Consett. This section is about taking in the landscapes, open farmland and gentle woodland.
Derwent Reservoir
6.87 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Edmondbyers (County Durham)
An easy ramble around Derwent Reservoir from Pow Hill Country Park to the Millstone Picnic area and back. Very easy walking, well signposted and with well maintained paths. Popular with day trippers, take a picnic.
Westgate to Ireshopeburn - Durham Round Trail
3.52 mi
+456 ft
-272 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Stanhope (County Durham)
The 11th section of the walk follows a ridge above the River Wear affording stunning views down to the villages and river in the valley below. This walk is covers a relatively short section but can be extended by returning to Westgate via one of the alternative routes which allows exploration of the route or by joining with other sections of the route. There are a number of attractions in the area so this may be a good place to use as a base for a few days.
Stanhope Dene and Stanhope Park
6.65 mi
+669 ft
-666 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Stanhope (County Durham)
This is an interesting walk which starts in Stanhope and passes through the west end of the town to Stanhope Hall and then ascends the pleasant dene. After crossing the beck the path passes below old limestone quarries to the remans of the fluorspar plant before ascending to the Park Plantation and following the boundary wall of Stanhope Park, the return leg passes through pleasant farmland to the dene and back into Stanhope.
Ashes Quarry, Crawley Incline, and around the rim of Fatherley Plain
7.88 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,047 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Stanhope (County Durham)
This is a nice circular walk which seems shorter than it is. The walk starts in Stanhope and explores Ashes Quarry before heading up to Crawleyside Incline, where the limestone from the quarry was taken on its journey to the Consett Iron Works. The walk then cuts away to pass beside Millstone Quarry and to the top of Collier Law, before descending around the rim of Fatherley Plain to Fatherley Hill Currick. The route then heads back to Stanhope via Shittlehope Edge and Burn.
Dukesfield Arches to Blanchland
7.30 mi
+889 ft
-538 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Slaley (Northumberland)
The 3rd section of the walk continues through Northumberland finishing on the border with County Durham. Start the walk by viewing the Dukesfield Arches, then continue to follow the Devil's Water to Slaley Forest. After visiting a quarry, continue to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty before finishing the walk in the pretty village of Blanchland.
Around Slaley
4.57 mi
+394 ft
-390 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Slaley (Northumberland)
Nice little circular walk on the edge of Slaley.
Ireshopeburn to Rough Rigg - Durham Round Trail
4.57 mi
+1,135 ft
-525 ft
3h 05
Difficult
Departure from Stanhope (County Durham)
The 12th section of the Durham Round Trail is one of the more challenging. Leaving the village of Ireshope burn behind begin the long climb up to the grouse moors. This is probably the wildest, most desolate section of the trail, but is still beautiful and well worth the effort.
⚠️A part of the route goes straight through grouse moorland so it may be closed during shooting season. An alternative route is available.
Waskerley Station to Parkhead Station - Durham Round Trail
3.65 mi
+266 ft
-3 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Muggleswick (County Durham)
This 8th section of the Durham Round Trail walk continues on the Waskerley Way/C2C Cycle Route and gives views across the moorland towards Waskerley Reservoir.
Killhope Circular
3.82 mi
+404 ft
-436 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Stanhope (County Durham)
This is the first of a series of circular routes following sections of the Weardale Way, which begins here at Killhope Lead Mining Museum and ends at the coast in Sunderland. This route first climbs, follows the Killhope Burn before ascending through trees, passing several dams before turning back along Killhope Burn to the museum. This is County Durham at its wildest.
Letah Wood
Association / Club / Walk leader2.23 mi
+157 ft
-151 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Hexhamshire (Northumberland)
An easy stroll to a Woodland Trust property.
Dipton Burn
1.95 mi
+187 ft
-187 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Hexhamshire (Northumberland)
Pleasant wooded walking in our local valley.
Frosterley and Stanhope via the Quarries, lead mines and Edges
11.22 mi
+1,260 ft
-1,247 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Stanhope (County Durham)
An interesting walk which allows you to explore and appreciate the industrial history of Weardale. You will pass beside old limestone quarries, the remains of a lead mine, lime kilns and climb up to the edges either side of the valley. An optional mid-way stop at the Durham Dales Visitor Centre is a good place of a cup of tea and a slice of cake. Mostly well signposted and following waymarked trails.
Hexham to Dukesfield Mill - Way of Light
4.73 mi
+715 ft
-440 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hexham (Northumberland)
The 2nd section of the walk leaves busy Hexham and follows the Devil's Water across open countryside to Dukesfield Arches.
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